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Samsung launches Galaxy A24 with sAMOLED screen, 50MP camera and MediaTek chip

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Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A24 in Vietnam, which is equipped with sAMOLED display, 50MP rear primary camera, MediaTek chipset, and more. The company’s new budget phone brings incredible specs in the segment along with the S23 flagship-like rear design.

The Samsung Galaxy A24 is equipped with a 6.5-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution. It also supports up to 1000 nits peak brightness and 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling. The display is surrounded by thick bezels, as you can see on the Galaxy A14.

In terms of optics, this new smartphone features a 50MP primary camera, a 5MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro sensor, plus it boasts a 13MP front camera. Under the hood, it’s powered by MediaTek Helio G99 chipset paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

Display

Equipped with a large 6.5″ Super AMOLED FHD + Infinity-U screen with brightness up to 1000 nits, the A24 makes it easy for users to monitor content, even watch movies and entertain under the light. Strong sunlight does not worry about image quality loss but still provides a sharper and clearer display experience.

Aiming to be a reliable device for entertainment, Galaxy A24 still inherits a screen with a 90Hz refresh rate to flexibly adapt to the user’s speed when playing games, while providing a feeling of Surf better when reading daily feeds or social media profiles.

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Camera

In addition to the 50MP sensor with OIS and VDIS support, the Galaxy A24 is equipped with a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera that expands the frame to create photos with new creative angles and a 2MP macro camera that offers the most shimmering photo quality experience.

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Users can fully achieve stable footage and stunning images with a level of detail beyond expectations. With a powerful main camera upgrade, even in unfavorable lighting conditions, capturing moments or creating content will be simpler with the Galaxy A24 companion.

More specifically, the front camera of Galaxy A24 also has a significant upgrade to improve 13MP resolution for much clearer portrait image quality than the 8MP of its predecessor. It ensures user’s selfie moment is always recorded not only in sharpness but also includes wonderful details.

Processor

Samsung’s new Galaxy A24 is equipped with a powerful 6nm-based MediaTek Helio G99 processor for gaming, and multi-tasking with smooth speed, based on improved parameters showing increased performance CPU processing performance is 1.5 times faster than its predecessor.

Battery & charging

The A24 device is packed with a large 5000mAh battery. With 25W super fast charging technology that allows 50% fast charging in 30 minutes, it will ensure the fastest possible operations. Even at a normal level of use, users can use the device for over two consecutive days without interruption.

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Similar to the Galaxy A Series 2023, Galaxy A24 comes pre-installed with One UI 5.1 and supports up to 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates, providing users with software and modes. The latest security patches maximize the life of the device.

Price, storage and promo

  • For Vietnam [April 27, 2023 – May 15, 2023]

Customers will receive a voucher for VND 300,000 off, 50% off when buying a 25W charger, installment with 0% interest.

  • Galaxy A24 6/128GB: VND 6,490,000 (~ $275)
  • Galaxy A24 8/128GB: VND 6,990,000 (~ $299)

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1TB Galaxy S25 Ultra? You won’t find it at AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with 1TB storage is not easily accessible in the US. While trying, you may have failed in finding the 1TB model of the Galaxy S25 Ultra at leading US carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Galaxy S25 Ultra is available with up to 1TB of storage in all countries. Meanwhile, the major US carriers are only selling 256GB and 512GB models, and the reason behind this sales strategy is yet to be explained.

Well, you can still buy the 1TB model through the official Samsung website. The unlocked 1TB S25 Ultra is up for sale at a promotional price of $1,419.99, down from the recommended price of $1,659.99 in the country.

Getting an unlocked model is not a bad deal, but carrier-bounded models reduce the burden of a full payment. A significant portion of consumers purchase premium phones on contract to soften the up-front costs.

512GB is a decent storage for most of the smartphone users. However, some require even more storage to keep epic moments stored. Photography enthusiasts also prefer the largest storage option to enjoy the camera without storage burden.

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During the pre-orders, Samsung offered free double storage benefits. Ordering a 256GB model unlocks the 512GB model without raising the price. However, the offer is now over and the device starts at $1299 for 256GB in the US.

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Global Galaxy S25 Edge runs Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is highly likely to use Snapdragon 8 Elite globally. In a recent development, the phone’s global variant has surfaced on Geekbench with improved performance and Qualcomm-made processor.

The Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B) has been spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite. The device scored better in the multi-core performance test, however, the single-core performance remained disappointing.

  • Single-Core Score: 2806
  • Multi-Core Score: 8416

The upcoming device has reached 2806 points in Geekbench 6.4’s single-core test and 8416 points in the multi-core test, featuring 4.47 GHz Snapdragon 8 Elite paired with 12GB of RAM.

Last month, the Galaxy S25 Edge US model appeared on the benchmark platform. At that time, the device scored 3005 and 6945 points in single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

There’s a notable difference in both performance tests. The Global model has secured better multi-core scores at 8416 than the initial listing of the US model of 6945.

The performance may improve further as there’s still time left in the official unveiling. Meanwhile, it would be interesting to see how the device manages heat generation by the beefy Snapdragon.

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Galaxy S25 Edge Launch and Specs

Samsung might launch the Galaxy S25 Edge around April this year. The device may exclusively be available through Samsung.com as a carrier-unlocked unit, apart from other countries.

The S25 Edge is said to be 5.84mm sleek despite having a form factor similar to the S25 Plus. There may be some trade-offs such as smaller battery at 3900mAh and slower charging speed at 25W.

Rumors also claim a 200-megapixel primary and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. The prototype that Samsung showed at Unpacked lacks a dedicated Telephoto sensor.

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Samsung Galaxy A56 360-degree view shows sleek design, bold colors

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G will be unveiled soon with a brand-new rear design. The smartphone will retain its modern look while introducing a revamped camera island, bringing an iconic identity into the segment.

Recently, leaker Evan Blass revealed a full 360-degree design of the Samsung Galaxy A56. The leak showcases the upcoming device from four sides (front-back, left-right), featuring a modern front and a revamped yet iconic rear side.

The phone can be seen in its elegant color shades including Grey, Pink, Black, and Green, however, marketing names could be a little different with an “Awesome” prefix. You can check out the design and colors in the images below:

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Image – Evan Blass

The Galaxy A56 boasts a dedicated pill-shaped module for camera sensors. The LED flash was placed out of the module, retaining the placement as in previous models. The Key Island is also here to provide a unique feel over the physical controls.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A56 alongside the Galaxy A36 in March 2025. The former would not be available in the US as it would clash with the Galaxy S24 FE. The latter will launch in the United States under a mid-range segment.

Last heard the Galaxy A56 sports a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung is likely to use a new Exynos 1580 chipset paired with 8GB and 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

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Charging speed is almost confirmed to be 45W, up from 25W in last year’s A55. Meanwhile, the battery capacity would remain unchanged at 5000mAh, still, you can expect improved battery life with software optimization.

In terms of optics, the A56 is said to get a new 12-megapixel selfie snapper. On the back, the module will consist of a 50-megapixel (OIS) primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro lens.

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Samsung makes upgrading to Galaxy S25 easier, boosts trade-ins

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Samsung is expanding its Galaxy S25 series trade-ins in the US. The company is offering decent trade-in credits toward the newly released Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra flagships.

Following the expansion, Samsung has started accepting Google’s Pixel 9 series. The pre-order period is now over and the new flagships are available at nearby stores and on the official website.

During the pre-orders, the Korean tech giant did offer up to $900 in trade-in value for select devices towards the Galaxy S25 Ultra, up from $750 towards the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung has added the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro under its Galaxy S25 trade-ins. The upper-tier models (Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold) are still excluded from the program.

You can check the trade-in benefits in the chart below:

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Eligible Device On S25 Purchase On S25+ Purchase On S25 Ultra Purchase
Google Pixel 9 Pro $350 $400 $650
Pixel 9 $300 $300 $550
Pixel 8 Pro $350 $350 $600
Pixel 8 $300 $300 $550
Pixel 6 Pro $100 $100 $250
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $500 $700 $900
Galaxy S24 $500 $600 $600
Galaxy S23 Ultra $500 $600 $750
Galaxy S23 $400 $500 $500
Galaxy S22 Ultra $300 $400 $600
Galaxy S22 $300 $200 $200
Galaxy S21 Ultra $200 $300 $500
Galaxy S21 $200 $200 $200
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra $100 $600 $600
Galaxy Note 10 $100 $100 $150
Galaxy Z Fold 6 $500 $700 $900
Galaxy Z Fold 5 $500 $600 $900
Galaxy Z Fold 3 $150 $150 $400
Galaxy Z Flip 6 $500 $600 $700
Galaxy Z Flip 5 $500 $500 $600
Galaxy Z Flip 3 $100 $100 $350
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max $500 $700 $700
iPhone 16 $500 $400 $400
iPhone 15 Pro $500 $500 $520
iPhone 14 Pro $400 $280 $400
iPhone 13 $250 $180 $250
iPhone 11 $120 $95 $120

Notably, these trade-in benefits are available only when you order the new Galaxy from the official Samsung website. The company hasn’t tagged a specific date for the offer to end or the trade-in program to be refreshed.

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 (12GB + 256GB) starts at $799 in the US. The Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra come with a price tag of $999 and $1299, respectively.

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Samsung’s foldable empire faces new global challenger next week

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Oppo is bringing its new Find N5 foldable phone globally next week. The specs sheet shows that Find N5 foldable is going to be the most painful challenger to the Samsung foldable.

Samsung’s foldable dominance was harmed by Huawei’s entry last year. Meanwhile, Oppo is now hyping its new foldable as the world’s thinnest smartphone, taking aim at the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Oppo’s Find N5 is set to launch in China and Singapore on February 20. The teaser targets Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, putting them to shame given its sleek yet modern design.

Samsung has announced its new foldable phones in July 2024. The company has also brought a Special Edition Galaxy Z Fold with a slimmer design than the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Competition is intensifying in the foldable market where Samsung always maintained its lead. Rival brands are quite aggressive towards the market, raising the innovation challenge before Samsung.

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Oppo Find N5 Specs (Expected)

The device is confirmed to be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, IPX6/X8/X9 water resistance, a titanium alloy hinge, as well as 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Credible leakers revealed that the Oppo Find N5’s main screen measures 8.12-inch. It has a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

The same design is expected to launch as the OnePlus Open 2 in key markets such as India and the US. However, an official confirmation regarding the market availability has not yet dropped.

Notably, the phone’s camera carries a Hypertone branding. The side key doubles the functionality of a fingerprint sensor, apart from a dedicated alert slider.

Oppo Find N5 would launch in Cosmic Black and Misty White colors in the global market. Chinese consumers would get a unique Twilight Purple variant, probably featuring a plastic leather back.

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